Senior Data & Policy Analyst- Procurement

About the Role

The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department seeks a Data & Policy Analyst to manage data, systems, and facilitate improvements to business processes to drive operational excellence. The analyst will serve as an internal consultant and subject-matter expert, working closely with stakeholders across the City to provide guidance, analysis, and recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of procurement systems and processes, data management best practices, and demonstrable analytical and project management skills. This role requires strong initiative, adaptability, and the ability to deal with complicated operational and financial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own Procurement’s business process data; serve as a subject-matter expert for systems and processes.
• Work across teams to establish strong data management practices to improve the ability to use data to manage performance. This may include suggesting new systems or protocols, training staff, and implementation of new internal policies.
• Responsible for a variety of recurring and ad hoc reporting and effectively tailoring the communication to the audience.
• Support and manage projects and working groups related to process improvements, contracting and procurement, and other operational priorities. This includes developing a project plan, setting a timeline for key deliverables, and communicating with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate proposed legislation (local, state, federal) affecting Procurement and summarize potential impacts.
• Engage with stakeholders to determine local policy objectives and improve effectiveness by reviewing and making recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of systems or data management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years procurement experience preferred.
• Some policy/project management experience preferred.
• Experience with any of the following is a strong plus:
  • Public sector environments
  • Process improvement
  • Performance management
  • ERP systems
  • Technology implementation

Skills

• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Effective analytical problem-solving
• Strong project coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Adaptability and continuous improvement
• Data analysis skills with the ability to collect, cleanse, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Project management and Six Sigma skills
• Research and policy analysis skills
• Works successfully independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication and presentation skills
• Ability to organize, plan, and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands, and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Wellness program offering eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Tuition discounts and scholarships through partnerships with over a dozen colleges and universities (savings of 10% to 40%, sometimes extending to spouses and dependents)

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 - $94,000

Additional Information

The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.